Active Weather Alerts
Gale Warning
Issued: 7:31 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 7:31 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY... ...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:33 PM Jan. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An area of light snow with embedded heavier snow showers is moving towards the area at this time. Visibility may be briefly reduced to one half mile or less at times, and an additional inch of accumulation is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org &&
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